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Pigment production resumes at Greatham following LB Group acquisition

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 12
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What happened

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LB Group acquired Tioxide's site and assets in April. Pigment production at the Greatham facility resumed on August 18, 2026. The business is currently ramping up the first manufacturing line and is targeting to bring the second production line online in early 2027.

From chemeurope.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The production restart and capacity expansion are increasing stock levels of TIOXIDE® and DELTIO® pigments as demand for products rises. Tioxide is also expanding its workforce at Greatham, aiming for 308 employees by 2027, which supports regional output in Teesside.

From chemeurope.com

Who's involved

  • GreathamSite where pigment production resumed
  • TeessideRegional area where the industrial restart is occurring

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • GreathamSpeculative

    Operations could increase due to the production restart and capacity expansion.

  • TeessideSpeculative

    Regional output and investment could increase due to the industrial restart and workforce expansion.

  • Greatham railway stationSpeculative

    Logistics and commuter traffic could increase due to higher production and workforce needs.

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The entities involved

  • Greatham

    village and civil parish in Hartlepool, County Durham, England

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Coverage

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